tie rod ends on 68 mustang

what is the best way to break manual streering parts, in particular
the tie rod ends, on a 68 mustang? steering parts have been together
for a long while.

bigshrek76 wrote:

> what is the best way to break manual streering parts, in particular
> the tie rod ends, on a 68 mustang? steering parts have been together
> for a long while.
>

Remove the nuts. Let them soak in a good
penetrating oil for a few days. Go out twice a day and
spray the oil on the joint. Hint: WD-40 is not a
penetrating oil. I prefer PB Blaster.
If you're you to replace the parts, a pickle fork
usualy works well.

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..boB
2006 FXDI hot rod
2001 Dodge Dakota QC 5.9/4x4/3.92
1966 Mustang Coupe - Daily Driver
1965 FFR Cobra - 427W EFI, Damn Fast.

".boB" > wrote in news:46e00dcb$0$31178
:

> If you're you to replace the parts, a pickle fork
> usualy works well.

Meaning what?

Screw the nut back down until it's flush with the shaft. Hit it with a
heavy hammer a few times. Neither the nut or shaft should be damaged.

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A: Because it disturbs the logical flow of the message.
Q: Why is top posting frowned upon?

"elaich" <|@|.|> wrote in message ...
> ".boB" > wrote in news:46e00dcb$0$31178
> :
>
>> If you're you to replace the parts, a pickle fork
>> usualy works well.
>
> Meaning what?
>
> Screw the nut back down until it's flush with the shaft. Hit it with a
> heavy hammer a few times. Neither the nut or shaft should be damaged.
>
> --
> A: Because it disturbs the logical flow of the message.
> Q: Why is top posting frowned upon?
Pickle fork ususally works well but damages the rubber. If you are replacing
the stuff use a BFH and the pickle fork

"bigshrek76" > wrote in message
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> what is the best way to break manual streering parts, in particular
> the tie rod ends, on a 68 mustang? steering parts have been together
> for a long while.
>

Two ball peen hammers, smack both sides of the eye (female) a couple times,
nice and hard, the tapered shaft will drop right out...

Impact, works every time and no damage to any parts...